Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy the collection of poems in this blog. You are welcome to copy these poems and post them to your blog or website, or add to your personal collection, free of charge, I ask only that you leave it 'as is' and include the author name: ME- Tilly Rivers

Beauty

Beauty is what I am reaching forThe beauty of the soulTo sing with meTo dance with meTo smile with meNot just for tonight

Power of the lanceLance of painTo spear your very spiritLeaving a hole of miseryMissing you beyond measureMissing you beyond earthly understandingLoving you stillEven though you’re gone

Power of the javelinJavelin of agonyImpaling your very strength of mindAn ache of sufferingMissing you further than lifeMissing you past mortal comprehensionLoving you stillEven though you’re gone

Thought I was threw the fog of painPower of the lance was goneThought I could remember you with a smileRemember the loveThought I could be me againLoving life as you taught meThought I was over the hurtFilling it with good memories of us

Power of the lanceCame out to grab meStabbing my spiritGorge my heartAs this the anniversary of your deathThe day you were stolen from meLoving you so muchForever alive in me

I love youThe call has not goneI love youBeyond this worldTo the call aboveThe power of the lanceLoving you so muchEven though you’re gone

Are you a ghost?Someone I have made up in my mindDo I love you ? Do you love me?I suppose we will never knowI reach out and you are not thereYou reach out I am a wisp of airMaybe I am the ghostFor I can not seem to find meAnd I certainly can not seem to find youWhy have our paths and hearts crossed?Or did they cross at all?Are you a ghost?No- it must be realFor ghosts can be seen more oftenOnly reality is so painful, cold and silentInvisible lines of hurtGhosts I do not fearThis silence I can not bear

We can all dwell on what we conceive to be as unfair in life.Let the power of that misery eat and absorb who we are until we no longer, feel or even resemble the person we were once.We can all sit and let that anger that bitterness of why me, filter into every pore, every fiber of us until we are comforted in our misery, in our pain.Until we are justified within ourselves to feel the way we do.Until we no longer see anything, or any one without first seeing the ugliness.Anger, sadness, negative emotions and thoughts will never get me what and where I want, but following my own path will.Challenges lead to positive resultsI have learned that by nurturing love and it will nurture meI believe that if you behave in the goodness of the universal energy and treat those around me with sincerity and kindness my path will be marked with the success of what is right.I AM MEI will NOT be taken down a path that does not belong to meHow easy is it to give up? To give in?To let the negative parts of life winWhyWhy do we let fear eat us alive until we no longer become who and what we are?

Poetry for some seems to be a writing style that is confusing. Old world poets and critics are caught in formulas and do not understand passion. The world of words has changed, and there really is no such thing as a mistake in poetry. The most modern form, which is read the most is “Free Verse” where the emotion behind the message is what is most important and captures the readers within the folds of the verse. Another popular style of poetry is dark or gothic poetry in which the subject matter is a little ‘off kilter.”

Popular among the teenage readers is what has been referred to as “ghetto” poetry. This poetry has a rough edge and delivers messages related to drugs, the homeless and the darker side of street living.

Modern poetry or “Free Verse” is what most publishers look for. From poetry magazines, both traditional paper print versions to online venues. That being said however, I encourage poets to try all forms of poetry, if for no other reason than the challenge and joy of learning a new skill. Other publishers are poetry style or theme specific, as always before approaching any publisher, from traditional to online- research what styles are most popular. This is easily done by reading what has been published in the past.

Below is a list of Poetry types, and a brief description, this is not a complete list of all poetry types, just my personal favorites.

ACROSTIC--Acrostic poetry is created from a single word. Each letter begins a line. The sentiment of the poem usually defines the word. Any syllable count or rhyme scheme can be used.

BLANK VERSE--Unrhymed verse written in lines of matching length in regular feet. Can be written in tetrameter, pentameter, hexameter, etc, and in any traditional form: sonnet, villanelle, and so on. May be written in any meter as long as there are no end rhymes. Most often found in ten syllable lines, usually in iambic pentameter. Loosely put BLANK VERSE is a non-rhyming poem written in a standard or traditional poetry form.

CINQKU (en trio)-- CINQKU is a western version of haiku wherein there is a strict syllable count (2,3,4,6,2) making 17 syllables on 5 lines. It generally is given no title, no meter, and is free in diction and syntax.

CINQUAIN is a formal type of poetry consisting of one five line stanza. Purists follow this guideline: The first line is usually one word, a noun. The second line is two words where the noun is described. Third line is three words consisting of action. The fourth line is four words evoking feelings, and the fifth line is a noun, usually another word for the first nounCOUPLETS--A couplet consists of two lines of poetry. Sometimes they rhyme with one another. Other times, they are connected to one or more couplets wherein a rhyme scheme emerges. And sometimes, there is no obvious rhyme scheme. In that case, the poet should remember to count the syllables in the line, or add internal rhyme and alliteration. Couplets can be in tetrameter (eight syllable lines), or rhyming couplets without metered line count.DIMETRIC RIDDLE--Dimeter is a line of poetry with two feet. Each foot has two syllables. little poems that have three lines in a single stanza qualify as a tercet, and if each line rhymes, it is technically, also, a triplet.

DORSIMBRA--Dorsimbra poetry is made up of three quatrains. The first and twelfth lines are the same. Generally, the first quatrain is Sicilian—four lines iambic pentameter rhymed abab. The second quatrain is snappy free verse. The third quatrain is blank verse—unrhymed iambic pentameter. The best ones use enjambment, internal rhymes, and slant rhymes to bind the three stanzas.FORM POETRY refers to any organized and defined, or formal piece of poetry that fits a specific set of guidelines. There are innumerous forms of poetry. These are generally referred to as TRADITIONAL POETRY. Fixed form poetry. Nineteen lines of any length divided into six stanzas: five tercets (aba) or triplets, and a final quatrain. As noted, the first and third lines of the initial tercet rhyme. These rhymes are repeated in each subsequent tercet and in the last two lines of the quatrain (abaa). Line one appears in its entirety as lines 6, 12, and 18. Line three reappears as lines 9, 15, and 19

FREE VERSE--Award-winning free verse contains imagery and emotion. This is not motivated by formula but passion. FREE VERSE is any poetry that does not conform to a set poetry form.

HAIKU--Most haiku are written in three lines with seventeen syllables: 5, 7, 5. They can be written in two lines, or in a lesser syllable count. Usually the top two lines flow together, and are indirectly related to the last line. Topic always includes nature. Rhyme is avoided. No title is required, but are sometimes added for publication or contesting purposes. HAIKU is a Japanese form of poetry consisting, most often, in three lines with 17 syllable counts of 5-7-5. A “ku” should not be a run-on sentence. It should have a noticeable break of syntax. Haiku is always about nature. Good haiku will give an insight or vision of the poet’s feelings about that which is depicted.

LIMERICK--A five-line poem, the limerick has a rhyme pattern of aabba. They are supposed to be humorous and bawdy, with the last line delivering a kick.

LIST POETRY-- List poetry is similar to found poetry. It, of course, must contain a list of some kind. You can set your own rhythm, and make it rhyme, if you want. Rhyme and meter are not required. The key to this form is creating a rhythm or lyrical quality. Stanzas can be of any length, and varied.

SENRYU--Senryu follows the same guidelines as haiku (three lines, 5,7,5 syllable structure), except the topic is human nature. SENRYU is a Japanese form of poetry consisting, like Haiku, in a set-up (usually) of three lines with a syllabic content of 5-7-5. It is always about human nature and the last line should be quirky, insightful, humorous or satirical.

SONNETS--Modern sonnets use contemporary language and subject matter. They consist of fourteen lines, three stanzas of four lines, and a couplet at the end. The type of sonnet depends on the rhyme scheme, whether or not each line contains iambs, and the line syllable count. Traditionally, the subjects of sonnets included romance, life, death, and faith, and exhibit emotions like torment or joy. The language was more stilted, too. Sonnets can be written on any subject and include humor and/or fantasy.

RHYMING POETRY—Rhyming poetry is a poet’s license to create their own rhyme scheme and syllables. RHYME is when two words sound alike. EXTERNAL RHYME refers to the ending words in each line of a rhyming poem. INTERNAL RHYME refers to the use of rhyming words within a piece of poetry, that doesn’t fall at the end of the line breaks. RHYMING POETRY is any piece that follows one of any number of rhyme schemes, patterns, or forms. SLANT RHYME refers to two words that sound similar. Slam/slim, Kit/Kat, and Lid/Led are examples of slant rhymes.

Rondeau-- is a French style of poetry based on the rondel (round). Standard form consists of fifteen lines in three stanzas. The first stanza is a quintet (five lines, aabba). The second stanza is a quatrain (four lines, aab, plus refrain R—which is the first half the first sentence of the first stanza). The third stanza is a sestet (6 lines rhyming aabb plus refrain R).

TANKA--Thirty-one syllables in five lines: 5, 7, 5, 7, 7. Better tanka, like all good poetry, evokes emotion. The best poetry also brings a physical image alive or titillates one or more of your senses.

TERCET--Three lines in a stanza create a tercet.

VIGNETTE POETRY--Relay a short moment in time with visual and emotional impact. Rhyme and specific meter are not required. Alliteration and internal rhyme are virtual necessities. VIGNETTE is a narrative poetry that illustrates a moment in time. It can be written in any traditional form or free verse.

VILLANELLE-- is a traditional form of poetry. Nineteen lines of any length divided into six stanzas: five tercets (aba) or triplets, and a final quatrain. As noted, the first and third lines of the initial tercet rhyme. These rhymes are repeated in each subsequent tercet and in the last two lines of the quatrain (abaa). Line one appears in its entirety as lines 6, 12, and 18. Line three reappears as lines 9, 15, and 19.

Short Glossary-

ALLITERATION generally refers to the repetition of sounds. This is what gives a poem a lyrical or musical quality.ASSONANCE is a form of alliteration where vowel sounds are repeated.CAESURA simply means “a break”—either a pause or interruption of breathing within a line of verse.CONSONANCE is a form of alliteration where consonant sounds are repeated.COUPLETS are generally ten syllable lines, grouped in two. They can, however, be two lines of any length that are grouped together.CRYSTALLINE is a western sub-form of haiku wherein the seventeen syllables are broken into a couplet (two lines). Placement in the two lines may vary.DIMETER is a four syllable line of poetry, said to have two feet. Each foot has two syllables.ENJAMBMENT refers to a sentence or thought that carries through from one line to another.FOUND poetry uses the technique of listing things that are found close to one another. Arranged in a poetic way, they can create a lyrical picture.FOOT refers to two syllables. Pentameter, for example, is a line with ten syllables, or five feet.IMAGERY is the term used when a picture is brought to mind by descriptive words.LAMB is a commonly used poetic term. Put simply, it is a foot (two syllables) that have the accent on the second syllable. The opposite, where the accent is on the first syllable is a trochaic footNOIR haiku generally consists of subject matter not traditionally contained within formal haiku or senryu.

I love youAll of youEvery imperfection that you dwell uponEvery mark, blemish, nook and cranny of who you areYou’re sexy eyesSoft chest hairHusky voice that gives me shiversYour smileI love youAll of youThe hair on your back that you insist is uglyWhat you view as too much tummyCutest assClever whitWhen you challenge my mindYour brillianceI love youAll of youThe dark side that you try so hard to hideHow I wish you would channel that sexuallyLet goBe youDiscover playI would do anything with youI love youAll of youNot for only second-foreverEven in the pain, in the badMy love is strongI love youAll of youI need youWant youBeyondWith all that I am

Baby flowerNew born budWaitingWaiting for the sunMagic essence filling meI know you are thereBeyond the dark velvet skyWaitingWaiting for you my sunEver so slowlyClicks of the clockEach star keeps countHereGoneI know you are thereBeyond the dark velvet skyYou will comeStay, I prayPlease, this time. Stay a little longerThereI feel you even if I can not see you yetFinger of light caressing meWarm loveBeautifulMy petals openDrinking in your glowFilling me with smilesConfusedWhy will you go?Stay, pleaseDo not send me backBack to the dark velvet skyHereGoneI know you will be backTo fill me againClicks of the clockWhile I sit in the dark velvet sky

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I’m so not ready to say good bye DadNot this good byeThe one that lasts foreverSo if you don’t mindI think I’ll just say we will see each other again one dayNot sure of the timesBut it doesn’t matterI know you’ll be thereYou always have been before

I’m so not ready to say I love you for the last timeNot the last time DadSo if you don’t mindI think I’ll just say it over and overEach nightEach dayBecause I know you’re whispering it to me

I’m so not ready to face the world without youNot like this DadI still need youSo if you don’t mindI think I’ll just talk to you whenever I need toLike we use too

I’m so not ready for you to leave DadPlease don’t leave meI know I’m all grown up nowBut right now DadI’m still just your baby girlSo if you don’t mindI think I’ll just keep youDeep in my heartForever

I’m so not ready DadI can’t let goSo if your don’t mindI think I will close my eyes and pretend your still here

A need to feel around the fringes-Test the edgesNever stifle innovation-Stay in the momentBecome aware of myself-My options-My StrengthsTime to learn how to react-Circumstances that can not be changedTime to learn how to act-In a positive way-To what can be changedTo love me-To love life-Except others have faultsWill disappoint me-Fail to live up to the mark-I have placed upon themLearn life is about imperfection-Not perfection-For it is the mars and dentsThat make us who we are-It is the weaknesses not the strengths-That become opportunitiesLearning channels-A need to feel around the fringesDiscover a new-Truth around us-Hidden treasuresPassion-Pleasure-Magick

Laying in bedEyes wideThinking of youWhy aren’t you at my side?Thoughts turn to fantasySkin tingles with awakeningEyes foggy in ecstasyWhy aren’t you at my side?My mind pretendsMy touch is yoursMy moan is repeatedOnly craving moreHollow touches, aloneWhy aren’t you at my side?Eyes closedBody tingling in wantThoughts turning to haunted desireWanting you so muchWhy aren’t you at my side?Need buildsMy hands pleasuresVisualizeSoft gaspsHeavy breathsPleaseThe night steals my voiceAs I begI need you at my sideLaying in my bedEyes pools of sadnessHollow touchesAloneWanting what is not mineRoll over to my sideClosing my eyes to the darkness

I am standing in the placeYou have put me hereFrozen in timeWith no sunshine nor cold windsThere is nothing but the fog of confusionI am waiting not sure what to do

I was floating in the loveOf what was usDid not see that you could love to muchI was foolish not to see the rulesNor see the out stretched handA line I was not to cross

I am standing in the placeYou have put meWondering how I did not knowThat there were rules that were silent, invisiblePlaces I was not allowed to goI am waiting not sure what to do

I was floating in the loveOf what was usI had no idea that it was wrongThat I was not paying attentionTo the arm stretched out for protection

I never knew you were not suppose to love so muchI never knew there where silent rulesI didn’t think you could ever care too muchI was wrong, and here I stand in the placeWhere you put meNow you do not want me here either

What am I to do?The rules have changed againI am watching, trying to learnNot knowing where to turnI have come to find the answerThe answer is you

I am standing in the placeWhere you have put meIf you want me to moveThan instead of putting out your armHolding me awayIt is up to you to pull me in

Breathe in the sensations--of gratitudeDiscover the consciousness--of self-assuranceFeel the beauty--of smoothnessKnow the touch--of gentlenessLaugh with a--playful heartBreathe in the sensations--of better awarenessDiscover the ability--to be enhancedFeel the empowerment --of being inspiredExpress amusement--with laughter

Breath in life’s energy--LoveGain insight into acceptance and surrenderOpen to the adaptive and receptive qualities of lifeThat of pure energy --FreedomTrust in loves natural foldsBe present moment to momentIn your life--breathe in the sensationsDiscover--Feel

Tilly Rivers

Me

A pure thrill seeker-lives life to its fullest whether it is sky diving, horseback riding or dancing the night away! As an internationally renowned author and poet--Rivers is a muti-award winner for her Poetry and Erotica prose -Her ability to capture her readers be it a fantasy or the raw feelings of her poetry has been publicly recognized as the best in the world. Her celebrity status as author has gained her international attention.

Note From The Author

Each of us carry within us magnificent potential – sometimes we nurture this so it grows daily and the result has transformed our lives to experience immeasurable love, beauty and inspiration.

Some of us have not found this path yet- but be assured it is waiting to be discovered.

May all the special people in your life’s path, be it in the past, present or future who have touched or will touch your life with blessings--never be forgotten--and as you go through each day forget not each--byin rlab gifted to thee!~~~~~ Tilly Rivers ~~~~~